Sign Up for Cat Talk

Get the latest health and behavior news andadvice from the veterinarians at Tufts University.

Feature July 2016 Issue

The array of choices on a pet store’s shelves can be daunting. Be sure to seek your veterinarian’s input before treating your cat with supplements.

Can Joint Supplements Be Helpful?

A lack of FDA approval makes it more challenging when choosing one of these products, but experts feel that omega-3 fatty acids are the most beneficial.

Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine —including an improved understanding of feline nutrition — cats are living longer these days. But these extended life spans also mean that many cats are more likely to develop arthritis. This painful and potentially crippling joint disease is a predominantly age-related condition.

In one study, researchers carefully analyzed X-rays of the spines and limbs of 100 middle-aged or elderly cats living in U.S. homes. The images revealed that 90 percent…

To continue reading this article you must be a paid subscriber.

Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Magazine

Get the next 10 issues of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20 And access all of our online content - Solve your pet's health and behavior problems with help from Tufts!

Get Tufts Catnip Digital

Get 10 months of TUFTS CATNIP DIGITAL for just $20. You get unlimited access to everything on the site including each monthly issue as a PDF.